2008 Volkswagen California 2.5L Diesel · YR08 XNE
2008 Volkswagen California (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,326 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YR08 XNE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 102,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen California (YR08 XNE) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YR08 XNE Mileage History
- 21/04/201112,637 mi
- 23/04/201216,944 mi+4,307 mi
- 29/04/201321,124 mi+4,180 mi
- 28/04/201424,974 mi+3,850 mi
- 20/04/201528,892 mi+3,918 mi
- 18/04/201633,295 mi+4,403 mi
- 26/04/201740,543 mi+7,248 mi
- 26/04/201740,543 mi
- 22/05/201851,988 mi+11,445 mi
- 15/05/201961,419 mi+9,431 mi
- 19/10/202073,757 mi+12,338 mi
- 20/10/202073,758 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/202180,230 mi+6,472 mi
- 17/10/202288,750 mi+8,520 mi
- 17/10/202288,750 mi
- 04/10/202394,482 mi+5,732 mi
- 13/08/202499,713 mi+5,231 mi
- 26/08/2025101,607 mi+1,894 mi
- 26/08/2025101,607 mi
- 28/09/2026102,326 mi+719 mi
Average of roughly 5,809 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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